How large do polar bears get? Adult males measure 240-260 cm and usually weigh 400-600 kg, although they can weigh up to 800 kg and maybe even more. They do not reach the maximum size until they are 8-14 years old.
An urban legend, popular legend, urban myth, urban tale or contemporary legend is a form of modern folklore consisting of fictional stories with macabre elements deeply rooted in local popular culture.ecause people frequently allege that such tales happened to a  friend of a friend  (FOAF), the phrase has become a commonly used term when recounting this type of story. Sometimes urban legends are repeated in news stories, or distributed by e-mail or social media.
The crucial factor is that the story is told as true in the absence of verification. Folklorists are generally more interested in the social context and meaning of urban legends than their truth value. Factual or not, when an urban legend is told it's meant to be believed.ccordingly, your typical urban legend will exhibit most or all of the following characteristics: 1  It's a narrative (a story). 2  It's of spontaneous (or indeterminate) origin. 3  It's likely to take the form of a cautionary tale. 4  It's alleged to be true though its veracity is unproven.